Summer jobs, Student jobs

Summer jobs: Berry farming
Farm: Northslope Farm
Type: summer job / student job (age 30 & under)

Location: Farrelton, north of Wakefield QC (near Ottawa-Gatineau)
Housing: No on-site accom. Reliable vehicle required to get to and from the farm

Ferme Northslope Farm is a certified organic blueberry and haskap berry farm nestled in the Gatineau hills. Our farm is a 10 minute drive north of Wakefield, Quebec.

Our farm has been in operation since 2011. Though the farm sits on a property of over 230 acres, we are producing perenial plants on just over a hectare. The focus of our production is quality over quantity and the focus of our work in the field is soil health. We work in tandem with the needs of our plants using wood mulch instead of plastic to build soil, minimize inputs and mediate both soil moisture and temperature throughout the growing season.

The farm has become a berry picking, yearly pilgramage for many families in the region. This year we are going to harvest a portion of the berries with a mechanical harvester. We will be producing haskap wine in the off season in hopes of establishing ourselves as artisanal winemakers as well as berry growers.

With lots of room to grow, we are always interested in new projects. There is always lots going on at the farm.

Starting date: May 1st, 2025
End date: End of October (depending on availability)
Hours: 35/week: Monday - Friday 7:50 am to 4:00 pm (flexible schedule).
Wage: $17.00-20.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Working mainly in the field with berry crop
• Bed preparation and maintenance
• Running irrigation system when required
• Weeding including with hand tools, and by hand as needed
• Harvesting
• Assisting with clients at the farm
• Contributing to keeping the farm tidy and organized (putting tools away, cleaning workspaces, etc.)
• Other general farm chores as needed
• if we are able to open the afrm store, helping to manage the store

We are looking for folks who:

• Like to be outside. We work in a variety of weather condition but try hard to be flexible with the work schedule when possible
• Willing to perform work that is fast-paced, and physically and mentally demanding
• Ability to kneel, bend, lift, and do repetitive tasks for extended periods of time
• Willing to learn a lot of new things and be given feedback on a regular basis
• Pays attention to details and likes to be organized
• Can complete tasks reliably and independently
• Is interested in organic agriculture
• Has access to a reliable vehicle to get to and from the farm

Assets

• Bilingual
• Has skills in baking and is a creative thinker
• Has some volunteer or paid experience farming

Other details

• We are looking for Canadian citizens under 30 as we are hoping to have help through CSJ
• Staff discounts on berries

Mentorship/Support

Staff will work directly under the supervision of and in partneship with the farm manager/owner.

Equity Statement

We welcome and encourage Black, Indigenous, POC, folks from the LGBTQ2A+ community, women, and others that have historically faced systemic barriers in agriculture to apply and work with us.

To Apply:

Email thea_pratt@hotmail.com with subject: Summer job. Please mention you saw this at FoodWork.ca.